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CV09 UNU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,842 mi
Last recorded140,842 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 UNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 140,842 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look ver low advise inspection?repair (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorating

brake fluid darkening; change due?

underbody components corroding

Fail 24 Feb 2020 140,842 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look ver low advise inspection?repair (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorating

brake fluid darkening; change due?

underbody components corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2019 129,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 119,223 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 119,223 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 105,141 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 105,141 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 91,243 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing also dust cover broken,. (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal for mot (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing also dust cover broken,. (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal for mot,. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box double skin all corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 91,243 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs wear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing also dust cover broken,. (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal for mot (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing also dust cover broken,. (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal for mot,. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box double skin all corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 75,219 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW TREAD,,,

DUST COVER BROKEN NSR SHOCK,.

EX B/BOX CORRODED DOUBLE SKIN..

FAN BELT ALL DAMAGED ADVISE RENEW SOON,,,

Pass 9 Jan 2014 58,695 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 43,044 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 36,737 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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CV09 UNU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 59,147 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV09 UNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 17 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CV09 UNU registered?

CV09 UNU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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